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Sustainability
Tackling Food Waste: Reconsider Your Donation Stance
Food banks are just as concerned about food safety as you are. And they can help you do good for your community, save food from the landfill, and maybe even get you tax credits.
April 13, 2024
Sharon McFadden of the Oregon Food Bank explains why food companies should consider donating mislabeled and other types of products to their local food bank.
Regulatory
Public Health Alert Issued for Frozen Catfish Imported From China
The products were not inspected by the USDA and were shipped to retailers in New York, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma.
April 8, 2024
Chinese Catfish Public Health Alert
Sustainability
Rocol Removes PFAS From Full Line of Food-Grade Lubricants
Driven by customer requests, the lubricant manufacturer got out ahead of PFAS regulations, removing all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from its Foodlube product range.
April 5, 2024
Rocol's entire line of Foodlube food-grade lubricants has been reformulated to be PFAS-free.
Food Safety
Dairy Cows Infect Person With Avian Flu
After recent reports of cows infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza, a person in contact with those cattle in Texas has now tested positive.
April 3, 2024
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Food Safety
Why Chick-fil-A Is Abandoning Its ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ Promise
The fast-food chicken powerhouse announced it’s shifting to a different antibiotics approach. Experts explain why it has become critical to reevaluate the original stance.
April 2, 2024
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Regulatory
Egg Producer Cal-Maine Foods Temporarily Shuts Down Texas Facility Due to Avian Influenza
An outbreak at the facility has led to a depopulation of 1.6 million hens and 337,000 pullets, which is 3.6% of the company's total flock.
April 2, 2024
Cal-Maine Foods Eggs
Food Safety
Dairy Cows Found Infected With Avian Flu
Cattle in Texas and Kansas have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Milk supply remains safe and in good supply, according to the USDA.
March 27, 2024
Dairy Cows Getty Images 1470677566
Sustainability
Why You Should Be Eating Insects
At Anuga FoodTec, entomology and food science experts discuss the benefits and risks of embracing insects as an alternative protein source as the world faces increasing food security issues.
March 21, 2024
Insect Food Getty Images 1320795782
Regulatory
Nearly 10 Tons of Kroger Chicken Salad Bowls Recalled Due to an Undeclared Allergen
The ready-to-eat products sold at Kroger stores in 12 states may contain wheat, a known allergen, that was not declared on the label.
March 15, 2024
Kroger recall chicken salad allergen
Regulatory
Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of Breakfast Burritos
Jen's Breakfast Burritos is recalling about 144 lb of product after USDA testing indicated possible listeria in the ready-to-eat food.
March 11, 2024
Breakfast burritos listeria Jen's
Food Safety
FDA Warns Cinnamon Companies: Implement Safety Controls
It’s not just applesauce pouches affected by high lead levels in cinnamon. FDA recommends voluntary recalls to several other cinnamon distributors.
March 8, 2024
Ground cinnamon
Regulatory
More Than 17 Tons of Johnsonville Turkey Kielbasa Recalled Due to Possible Rubber Contamination
The problem was discovered after consumer complaints about pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey sausage.
March 8, 2024
Johnsonville turkey kielbasa recalled rubber
Regulatory
Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings Recalled for Possible Plastic Contamination
More than 30 tons of the product is being recalled after consumer complaints about plastic in the dumplings, possibly from a permanent marker pen.
March 4, 2024
Trader Joe's Dumpling Recall Plastic Pen
Regulatory
FDA Ends Sales of Food Packaging Containing PFAS
A voluntary phaseout of PFAS chemicals in U.S. food contact packaging has been fulfilled, eliminating a significant source of dietary exposure to the substances for consumers.
March 4, 2024
The FDA in 2020 initiated a voluntary phaseout of some short-chain PFAS for use in food-contact packaging, which is now complete.
Regulatory
Nearly 47 Tons of Meat Recalled Due to Possible Non-Food Grade Substance Contamination
MF Meats is recalling its beef and pork after customer complaints about a chemical taste in the items.
March 1, 2024
Raw meat individually packaged
Food Safety
Quick PCR Test Targets Beer Spoilers in Yeast Materials
A partnership between diagnostic company and yeast supplier strengthens QC programs to detect contaminants in yeast slurries.
February 29, 2024
By the time a brewer is able to test for contaminants in yeast slurries, the impact might already be felt in the flavor profile of the beer.
Industry News
U.S. Department of Labor Requests Injunction to Stop Company From Employing Minors in Meat Plants
The motion seeks to stop Fayette Janitorial Service from employing minors to clean meat facilities nationwide, while the DOL continues to investigate the Tennessee-based company.
February 23, 2024
Chicken Factory
Inspection
Thermal Imaging Generates Predictive Data to Reduce Waste
Yoran Imaging’s Process Analytical Monitoring system measures residual heat from sealing applications to predict problems on the line before they occur, leading to lower costs and increased food safety.
February 21, 2024
Food safety inspection thermal imaging Yoran
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